FALKIRK ARCHIVES. Estate, Family and Personal Papers Finding Aid (O-R)

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1 FALKIRK ARCHIVES Estate, Family and Personal Papers Finding Aid (O-R) How to use this finding aid Falkirk Archives holds the records of a number of local estates, families and individuals. All have a close connection with the area. Some records have been collected as examples of typical local material, such as ration books and school certificates In this finding aid you will find a list of the records we hold arranged by the name of the estate, family or individual. Each list has a brief introduction to the estate, family or individual, giving some information on their history and their connection with the Falkirk area. You can also search the collections through the website Collections Browser. There are leaflets available which give an introduction to the sources in the Archives for the study of local industrial history, local social history and family history. There are also a number of educational topic source lists which can be consulted by researchers.

2 O'Brien Family Papers The O Brien family were a Falkirk family that emigrated to rth America in the late 19 th century. These photocopies were collected for information on local emigrants. Reference Date Description A Photocopies of typed transcripts of correspondence among Thomas O'Brien, his sister Anne O'Brien McDowell and her niece Mary O'Brien, and between James Scott and his wife, Elizabeth McDowell Oliver Family Papers John Oliver was a draper from Bo ness who started Griffiths & Oliver, drapers, 60 South St, Bo ness in partnership with Arthur Griffiths in He and Arthur Griffiths were also manager and treasurer of Bo ness Sick & Deposit yearly Society. His son Frank Oliver served in the RAF during WWII Reference Date A (Early 20th Century) {nd} A (Early 20th Century) {nd} Description Rules of the Bo'ness Sick & Deposit Yearly Society, [Arthur] Griffiths and [John] Oliver, [drapers, Bo'ness], managers tice to Members of the Bo'ness Sick & Deposit Yearly Society, concerning the receipt of deposits, [Arthur] Griffiths and [John] Oliver, [drapers, Bo'ness], treasurers and managers A Copy Contract of Co-partnership between Arthur Griffiths and John Oliver in a drapers business at 60 South St, Bo'ness, also accompanying letter A Inventory and Valuation of the stock and trade, shop and workshop furniture and utensils belonging to the deceased Edward M Melville, tailor and clothier, South St, Bo'ness, A v 1906 Programme of Bo'ness Winter [Race] Meeting, showing list of races and horses taking part, with short paragraph on the form of each horse A Account issued by Bo'ness Gas-Light Coy Ltd to Frank Oliver for the supply of a cooker A Royal Air Force Service and Release Book, also enclosed Airman's Pay Book, Yellow Fever Inoculation Certificate and War Damage Contribution Form A (1940s) {nd} Application form for membership of Bo'ness & District Merchants' Association, with Constitution and Rules A {nd} Ration Book - Motor Fuel, for cc Motor car A {nd} Ration Coupons - Motor Fuel A {nd} Bo'ness Official street plan, with adverts for various local businesses including adverts for Griffiths and Oliver, General Drapers, 60 South St, Bo'ness, also with brief history of Bo'ness on reverse of plan

3 Magdalene Oliver, Family Papers A /01 (Late 1950s early 1960s) {nd} A /01 (Late 1950s early 1960s) {nd} Falkirk & District United Co-operative Society Dividend Stamp Book. Each page is filled with One Shilling Dividend Stamps. Falkirk & District United Co-operative Society Dividend Stamp Book. First page is filled with One Shilling and 5 pence Dividend Stamps, all other pages are empty. Oswald Family Papers Reference Date Description A /01/70 Instruments of Sasine narrating that in presence of the notary and witnesses underwritten, personally compeared Andrew Oswald before Henry Levingstoun, baillie of William Lord Livingston of Callendar, who gave sasine to said Andrew Oswald of half of a fifth part of the lands and town of Falkirk in the barony of Callendar and sheriffdom of Stirling in virtue of a Precept of Clare Constat by said William Lord Levingstoun in favour of said Andrew Oswald as lawful and nearest heir of deceased Alexander Oswald his brother, dated at Airth 2nd December 1570 before these witnesses, Alexander Bruce of Airth, Robert Makkesoun and Robert Richartsoun. Witnesses to Sasine, Alexander Levingstoun of Terromteray, John Levingstoun, his son, Henry Brisoun in Langtoun, James Mongall, William Levingstoun and Thomas Muirhead in Glen, tary David Johnesoun of the diocese of St Andrews A v 1575 {original} Instruments of Sasine dated 12th vember 1575 narrating that in presence of the notary and witnesses underwritten personally compeared Patrick Oswald in Falkirk as procurator for Alexander Levingstoun, John Leys and Margaret Bankis, his spouse, feu farmers, of half of a fifth part of the lands and town of Falkirk in the barony of Callendar and sheriffdom of Stirling, before William, Lord Levingstoun as superior of said lands and there by staff and baton resigned them for new infeftment in favour of Andrew Oswald to whom sasine was given thereof. Witnesses to sasine, Alexander Levingstoun of Pentastane, Andrew Makkesoun, James Sadalar, Robert Herring, John Paslay, colliers and George Hakas. tary David Johnesoun of the diocese of St Andrews A /04/00 Instrument of Sasine dated 16th April 1600 narrating that in presence of the notary and witnesses underwritten personally compeared a young man, Alexander Oswald, lawful son and nearest heir of deceased Andrew Oswald in Falkirk together with Robert Hamiltoun, clothier, as bailie who gave sasine to said Alexander of a fifth part of the lands of Falkirk, namely the tofts, crofts, yards, boddum, beinsflat and meadows, east and west lying in the barony of Callendar and sheriffdom of Stirling, in virtue of a Precept of Clare Constat dated AD Falkirk 15th

4 June 1586 by Alexander, Master of Levingstoun in favour of said Alexander Oswald as Lawful and nearest heir of said deceased Andrew Oswald his father. Witnesses to Precept, John Levingstoun of Pantasquan, James Michaell, in Falkirk, George Michell his son, James Inglis, John Stewart of Rosland and Alexander Cuthbert, notary public. Witnesses to sasine, George Wilson, burgess of Linlythgw, Alexander Davie, merchant in Falkirk and John Davie, servant of said Alexander Oswald. tary James Ros of the diocese of St Andrews A /07/48 Instrument of Sasine dated 5th July 1648 narrating that in presence of the notary and witnesses underwritten personally compeared William Callendar of Durratour as bailie of James Earl of Callendar together with George Bell, provost of Linlithgow as attorney for Mr Andrew Oswald, advocate and sisine was given to said attorney on behalf of said Mr Andrew Oswald of a fifth part of the lands of Falkirk, namely the tofts, crofts, yards, boddum, beinsflat and meadows, east and west lying in the barony of Callendar and sheriffdom of Stirling, in virtue of a Precept of Clare Constat dated at Edinburgh 1st July 1648 by James Earl of Callendar in favour of said Andrew Oswald as eldest lawful son and nearest heir of deceased Alexander Oswald portioner of Falkirk. Witnesses to Precept, Mr Thomas Levingstoun, lawful son of deceased Allan Levingstoun, merchant burgess of Edinburgh, William Levingstoun, merchant, there, and Thomas Forrest, Writer to the Signer. Witnesses to Sasine, David Levingstoun, younger of Pantasken, Robert Burne, Portioner of Falkirk, Andrew Burne, Messenger, there and William Liverence, messenger, burgess of Linlythgow. tary Thomas Forrest of the diocese of Glasgow A Instrument of Sasine A Charter by Alexander Earl of Callander confirming a disposition dated 22nd September 1684 by deceased David Oswald of Dalderse to John Knox, merchant in Bo'ness of a fifth part of the lands of Falkirk with the large house lately built by Mr Andrew Oswald advocate, father of the said David together with homes and shops possessed by John Grahame and Patrick Leishman in the north side of Falkirk on the east side of the Kirk Wynd

5 Paxton family papers The Paxton Family lived at 10 Queen St, Falkirk. The parents were William and Janet Paxton. The children Elizabeth, William, James, Alexander and John all attended Victoria school with John going on to attend Falkirk High School where he attained qualifications in Chemical Science and Mathematics. The eldest son William Paxton was, after leaving school, employed by Grahamston & Bainsford Co-operative Society as a van man (horse drawn). He enlisted with the 1/7 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders some time after his 18th birthday probably in late 1917 or early He died on 30 Aug 1918 at 42nd Casualty Clearing Station of wounds sustained at the last battle of Arras. He is buried at Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, 7 1/2 mile north west of Arras, France. Reference Date Description A Aug 1913 School Leaving Certificate awarded to William Paxton by the managers of Victoria School A May 1918 Letter from Pte William Paxton, 1/7 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, Convalescent Depot, Trouville, France to his parents [William and Jane Paxton], 10 Queen St, Falkirk advising that he is enjoying his convalescence "at one of France's best seaside resort", with enclosed postcard showing view of Trouville and also envelope A Aug 1918 Letter from Pte William Paxton, 1/7 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, [France] to his parents [William and Jane Paxton], mentioning that he "was 19 yesterday so I can say I am a right soldier now", asking that they send the Falkirk Herald A (1918) {nd} Embroidered Greetings Card from [Private William Paxton, 1/7 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, France] to his mother [Janet Paxton], card embroidered "To my dear mother from your loving son" with floral design, endorsed "from Willie", small printed card inserted under flap on front of card A (1918) {nd} Embroidered Greetings Card from [Private William Paxton, 1/7 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, France to his father], card embroidered "Souvenir from France", with allied flags and floral design, endorsed "from Willie" and "Mr Wm Pa[xton]" A Sep 1918 Letter from the Infantry Record Office, Perth to William Paxton [senior] advising that the Private William Paxton, [1/7] Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders had died from wounds at 42nd Casualty Clearing Station, France on 30 Aug 1918 A Sep 1918 Front page from Falkirk Herald containing intimation of the death of Private William Paxton A v 1918 Letter from Infantry Record Office, Perth to [William Paxton senior] advising that the late Private William Paxton [1/7] Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders is buried at Aubigny Cemetery Extension, 7 1/2 miles north west of Arras, north France

6 A Memorial scroll presented by the Burgh of Falkirk to the mother [Janet Paxton] of Private William Paxton [1/7] Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders A (Early 1920s) {nd)} Memorial scroll of Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France showing name of Private William Paxton, 1/7 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, who was buried there A Official Memorial scroll of Private William Paxton, [1/7] Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, issued to next of kin, also uncompleted acknowledgement slip issued by Infantry Record Office, Perth believed to be in respect of the above scroll; also two identical letters from Buckingham Palace with facsimile signature of King George one sent to accompany Official Memorial Scroll and the other to accompany the Next of Kin Memorial Plaque; also including original cardboard tube in which scroll was sent A Jul 1920 Letter from William J Clark, Manager, Grahamston & Bainsford Co-operative Society Ltd sent to Mr and Mrs [William and Janet] Paxton to accompany an enlarged, framed photograph of their son Private William Paxton, [1/7 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders] who had died in World War I [photograph still with donor] A Aug 1921 Letter from [Infantry] Record Office, Perth, to William Paxton senior, sent to accompany the British War and Victory Medals which had been awarded posthumously to Private William Paxton, [1/7] Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders A Register of the names of those who fell in World War I and are buried in Aubigny Communal Extension, France, including the name of Private William Paxton of 1/7 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders; also letter from Imperial War Graves Commission, London sent to William Paxton [senior] to accompany the above, also envelope A (1918) {nd} Piece of paper torn in half with notes on location of the grave of Private William Paxton and also written "they missed you most who loved you best" which was the part of the inscription from the headstone of Private William Paxton at Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France A Dec 1915 School Leaving Certificate awarded to Elizabeth Paxton by the managers of Victoria School A Jan 1918 School Leaving Certificate awarded to Alexander Paxton by the managers of Victoria School A Jan 1920 School Leaving Certificate awarded to James Paxton by the managers of Victoria School A Certificate awarded to John Paxton for Continuation Classes in Chemical Science at Falkirk High school

7 A May 1930 Certificate awarded to John Paxton for Continuation Classes in Chemical Science Mathematics at Falkirk High School in affiliation with The Royal Technical College Scotland A Certificate awarded to John Paxton for Continuation Classes in Chemical Science at Falkirk High School A ( ) {nd} Embroidered Greetings Card from [Private] A[lexander] Chalmers to his aunt and uncle [Janet and William Paxton], card embroidered with motto "Friendship" with Union Jack and floral design, small printed Christmas Greetings card inserted under flap on front of card Tom Penman Personal Papers Reference Date Description A Sep 1923 Poem In Memory of 23 Redding Colliery Disaster, Lower Redding, Stirlingshire Porteous Collection Robert Porteous was a local historian of Grangemouth. He published two books Grangemouth s Ancient Heritage and Grangemouth s Modern History and wrote numerous articles for the local newspaper on Grangemouth s history. He worked for BP. Extent: 2m Reference Date Description A /01 nd Series of photocopies of plans of Grangemouth and area A /03 nd Photocopy of newspaper article : intimation of petition by householders in Grangemouth to Sheriff of Stirlingshire to fix Grangemouth boundaries A nd Paper bag overprinted with advertisement for Jorgen Fischer, Family Bread and Biscuit Baker and Confectioner, 13 Canal St, Grangemouth A (14th Century) Transcript of the Acts of the Parliament of Scotland, Vol 1, p564, II. Charter of Confirmation, 1382, giving Barony of West Kerse to William of Menteith and approximate translation of charter granting in liferent the lands of the Barony of Kerse to Sir Thomas Hope of Kerse A Circa Circa 1792 Elevation. A greenhouse for Gen'l Bland. Robert Adam, architect A /01 26 Jun 1790 Letter, Joseph Bogue, Grangemouth [merchant] to James Fraser Esq, Bank of Scotland, Edinburgh. Relates to financial transactions A /02 06 Sep 1793 Letter, Joseph Bogue, Grangemouth [merchant] to James Fraser Esq, Bank of Scotland, Edinburgh. Relates to financial transactions A Aug 1812 Indenture and Charterparty of Affreightment

8 between John Eadie, Master of sloop, Mary and Ann of Kincardine and Francis Standfield Symons of Falmouth for transport of cargo to London A Aug 1834 Intimation of intention to prosecute bathers in the Forth & Clyde Canal between 8am and 8pm, from 400 yards west of Lock 16 to Grangemouth. Also covering letter to Robert Porteous A /02 18 Aug 1841 Letter, George C Coats, Canal Office, Grangemouth to Mr James Bulloch, Bainsford Bridge, Falkirk. Relates to discrepancies in accounts A /01 Mar 1846 tice. Roup of Tolls. Announcement of let of tolls at Beancross, Kerse, Kersie, Dalgrain, Check-bar and Avonbridge A /02 Mar 1846 tice. Roup of Tolls. Announcement of let of tolls at Beancross, Kerse, Kersie, Dalgrain, Check-bar and Avonbridge A Bill of lading and customs receipt for shipment of 436 old tyres from Grangemouth to Newcastle A v 1873 Extract from Falkirk Herald Restaurant and Reading Room for the Port. Report on meeting of merchants and others of Grangemouth to establish a restaurant and reading room for working men at the Port A Printed memorial card for Ann Tulloch, spouse of Alexander Hardie, Middle St, Grangemouth, d. 27 June 1878 A May 1900 Grangemouth Advertiser A Burgh of Grangemouth Roll of Honour containing names of those who died and names of those who served. The Great war, A (1940s)- A (1940s)- A (1940s)- tebook containing ms research notes of Robert Porteous. Includes notes on John Bellenden of Auchnoull, 1544; Burne, Burn, 1699; Thomas Dundas of Powfoulis, d. 1762; Forrester Family, ; Marquis of Zetland: Cartulary of Cambuskenneth; Livingston, tebook Farming containing ms research notes of Robert Porteous. Includes notes on Diary in Register House, Edinburgh, 1774 (Grange Estate), measurement of arable land, extracts from the Gentleman Farmer by Henry Home, ploughing, 1746 and extracts from Scottish Farming in the 18th century by James E Handley tebook Industry containing ms research notes of Robert Porteous. Also contains list of contents of notebooks A (1940s)- tebook containing ms research notes of Robert Porteous. Contains notes on Wholeflats, Reddoch, Grangemouth Free Church Mission Hall, Zetland Free Church, Grangemouth churches A (1940s)- tebook containing index to notebooks of ms

9 A (1940s)- A (1940s)- A (1940s)- A (1940s)- A (1940s)- A (1940s)- research notes of Robert Porteous tebook containing ms research notes of Robert Porteous. Includes book lists, genealogy of Henry de Stirling, extract from diary of Sir Thomas Hope concerning refusal of Falkirk Parish Session to allow burial of his grandchild tebook containing ms research notes of Robert Porteous. Includes additions and corrections to Grangemouth's Ancient Heritage, Scottish castles, Grangemouth and the Ice Age, Grangemouth in Roman Times, extracts from books, Stirlings of Kerse, Menteith family, , Kerse Castle, Dundas Family, Stirlings of West Kerse, Grangemouth shipping, Grangemouth Dock, opening of Grange School, Calatria, Grangemouth by Robert Gillespies, 1879, extracts from charters and documents , ms foreword for Grangemouth's Ancient Heritage. tebook containing ms research notes of Robert Porteous. Includes notes on the Charlotte Dundas, West Saltcoals, Barony of West Kerse, Sir William Bellenden, rent roll of Hamilton's lands, Kerse charter (in Latin), Charter of West Kerse, 1233?, history of canal, drying green complaint in 1889, Thomas Wilson and construction of first iron boat, Polmont Also contains index tebook containing ms research notes of Robert Porteous. Contains transcripts of Privy Council records, tebook containing ms research notes of Robert Porteous. Contains notes on Falkirk Parish records. Also contains copies of personal correspondence with the Gas Board Typescript transcripts of Charters of Holyrood and copy and translation of charter to James, Marquis of Hamilton concerning the lands of Polmont and Kerse A (Circa 1950s) Article Fire Prevention on the history of the fire brigade in Grangemouth. Concentrates on (based on town council minutes) A (Circa 1950s) Article : Education on history of schools in Grangemouth A (Circa 1950s) Articles on drainage and sanitation in Grangemouth A (Circa 1950s) Article Parks and Property on the history of public parks in and near Grangemouth and on Grangemouth Stadium A (Circa 1950s) Report Bakelite Xylonite Limited. Background information on Bakelite Polyethylene. Includes section on the development of the Grangemouth site A (Circa 1950s) Article Shameful Traffic on trade in horses for horsemeat

10 A (Circa 1950) Photocopy of article in the Grangemouth Gazette and Tracing of map of Grangemouth area showing farms, c A (1960s) A (1960s) A (1960s) A (1960s) A (1960s) A (1960s) A (1960s) A (1960s) Research notes of Robert Porteous concerning education, estates and merchants. Includes notes on the Education Acts, schoolmasters' accounts, definitions of different types of teachers, lists of owners of East Saltcoals, Mid Saltcoals, West Saltcoals or South Powdrake, rth Powdrake, Overton, Oswald Saltival, Eisling, Monteith, Randiford Overton, Candy Upper and Candy Over, (1530s-1930s) Research notes of Robert Porteous on Grangemouth public health - drainage, sanitation and hospitals Typescript notes on the Burgh of Barony of West Kerse, granted 1643 Research notes of Robert Porteous on Grangemouth local history. MS copies of newspaper articles. Research notes of Robert Porteous on Grangemouth local history. Includes typescript Ecclesiastical history of Grangemouth, , notes on Grangemouth coal company, maps of Grangemouth, picture of Grangemouth Docks, Abbotskerse and other notes Research notes of Robert Porteous on Grangemouth local history. Includes Menteith family, canals, farms, extracts from Privy Council records, Grangemouth's police and other notes. Research notes of Robert Porteous on Grangemouth local history. Includes photocopy of Grangemouth Gazette and Falkirk News, 5 Sept 1878, notes on the Burgh of Barony of West Kerse, typescript population statistics for Grangemouth, (taken from census) and precognition of William McBride Duncan, CA, in parliamentary hearings at committee stage of proposed extension of Grangemouth Burgh boundaries in 1960s Research notes of Robert Porteous on Grangemouth local history. Includes population statistics for Grangemouth, , history of Polmont Parish Church, Grangemouth water supplies and water works, sanitation, Grangemouth aerodrome, police force, list of bridges, bomb dropped on Bowhouse, rainfall statistics. A /01 (Circa 1960s) Articles on the Kirk of the Holy Rood, Grangemouth and St Mary's Episcopal Church, Grangemouth A /02 (Circa 1960s) Typed transcript of extracts from the Charters of Holyrood, published by the Bannatyne Club, 1840 A /01 (Circa 1960s) Article Local Volunteers on the history of the

11 Grangemouth Volunteer Artillery Corps. A /02 (Circa 1960s) Articles Grangemouth Aerodrome and The Great War. A (Circa 1960s) Article Coats-of-Arms on the history of the Grangemouth coat of arms and the use of previous seals and coats of arms. Also short articles on Grangemouth Burgh Court Hall, Community Halls and Municipal Buildings A (Circa 1960s) Photocopy of article in the Grangemouth Gazette and Falkirk News on Grangemouth municipal election. Also includes typescript list of Grangemouth Chief magistrates and provosts, A /04 Circa 1960 Missing List of Grangemouth bridges A Correspondence of Robert Porteous with National Museums of Scotland, R H Campbell, Burgh of Grangemouth, Royal Commission of Ancient and Historic Monuments and others. Includes letters relating to setting up of Grangemouth Burgh Museum in A Newscuttings of Grangemouth Advertiser articles by Robert Porteous. Includes old ferries of Grangemouth, the lands of Wholeflats, Haining Castle, Grangemouth schools, harbours and wharves of Grangemouth, shipbuilding in Grangemouth, Grangemouth in the 18th century, Grangemouth place names, the Reddocks, Carron and Grange rivers, plans of Grangemouth, baronies and regalities, election speech by Robert Porteous. A Newscuttings, mainly from the Grangemouth Advertiser, and mainly written by Robert Porteous, concerning the Battle of Falkirk, the funeral of the Laird of Abbotshaugh, the stag in Grangemouth's coat of arms, Grange football team, Zetland Villa football team, Grangemouth Bowling Club and local elections A Newscuttings of articles by Robert Porteous published in the Grangemouth Advertiser. Includes Local organisations in 1836, the Colonel and the chimney sweep, Wholeflats, Scotland's first iron boats, coming of age of Lord Dundas, George Waddell, the House of Zetland, origin of Grangemouth street names, Grangemouth's early industries, the Forth & Clyde Canal A Newscuttings of articles by Robert Porteous on coal pits, Grangemouth wet dock, the mythical name of Sealock and the Mackay family A Centenary souvenir, Lodge Zetland 391, Contains historical sketch of Lodge, Roll of Installed Members with menu and programme for centenary celebration dinner A Newscuttings of Grangemouth Advertiser articles reprinted from sixty and fifty years previously. Articles from 1900, 1901, 1903 and 1911

12 A Newscuttings of Grangemouth Advertiser articles by Robert Porteous. Includes articles on the Barony of West Kerse, churches, industry, the Burgh Museum, the canal, early burgh history, medieval history of area, social service in Grangemouth and miscellaneous other articles. A Newscuttings of Grangemouth Advertiser articles by Robert Porteous on the Barony of West Kerse and the Menteith family A Newscuttings of Grangemouth Advertiser articles reprinted from sixty and fifty years previously. Articles from A Newscuttings of A Peep into the Past, regular column in the Grangemouth Advertiser. Includes sanitation, health, canal voyage, new streets, death of Polmont headmaster, Provost honoured, A Newscuttings of Grangemouth Advertiser articles reprinted from sixty and fifty years previously. Includes school board, new swing bridge, soap work fire, new cricket pitch, new shops, all from A Newscuttings of Grangemouth Advertiser articles by Robert Porteous. Includes articles on avoiding conscription by Grangemouth men, John Monteith of Kerse and the murder of Rizzio, opening of Kingseat Avenue bridge over Grange burn, abduction of James Menteith, 1549 A Newscuttings of Grangemouth Advertiser articles by Robert Porteous on Farms and Farming in the Old Days A Apr 1963 Letter (photocopy) Audrey Marshall, National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland to R Porteous, 8 Burnbank Rd, Grangemouth relating to medieval pottery found at Grangemouth aerodrome A Newscuttings of Grangemouth Advertiser articles reprinted from sixty and fifty years previously. Articles from 1907 and Also articles by Robert Porteous, including Grangemouth's coat of arms, law and order and the old fire brigade. A Unpublished article The Carron. Contains chapters on the River Carron and shipping, and the Forth & Clyde Canal A Typescript record of Grangemouth rainfall, compiled by Robert Porteous and working notes, A Jul 1973 Article The Development of Grangemouth Docks (See also A /01)

13 Ailsa Porter Collection Ailsa Porter came from the Falkirk area. She worked as an air hostess on BEA in the 1950s and 1960s. Examples of her uniform and other related objects are held by Falkirk Museums. Reference Date Description A s Newspaper articles about the work of an air hostess on BEA flights. Written by Ailsa Patterson (See FALKM ) A Photocopy of BEA contract for A Thomson as Trainee Steward and photocopy of photograph in uniform (See FALKM ) A s Cocktail instruction leaflet for cabin crew on BEA planes. (See FALKM ) A s Drinks mat for BEA planes. (See FALKM ) A Publicity leaflet for the British European Airways Vanguard plane by Vickers. (See FALKM ) A Safety leaflet for passengers on the British European Airways Vanguard plane by Vickers. (See FALKM ) A Publicity postcards of BEA aeroplanes (See FALKM ) Leonard Porter Personal Papers Leonard Porter was an employee of BP, Grangemouth, and local amateur archaeologist. Reference Date Description A Typescript report An investigation of crop marks in aerial photograph Ref by Leonard Porter William Proffit papers William Proffit (b. 1908) was a patternmaker at Smith & Wellstood and later worked at John G Stein & Co, making moulds for bricks for ships. He was also a member of a running club, played hockey, fished, went shooting and kept bees. Other family members were involved in Banknock Colliery brass band. He was a member of Dennyloanhead Church Reference Date Description A Kodak photograph wallet overprinted with "R Gordon Drummond, 72 High Street, Falkirk" and pencil name "Mr Proffit" A Kodak photograph wallet overprinted with "Mitchell N Hunter, Callendar Riggs, Falkirk" and pencil name "Mr Proffit" A /09/29 Printed record of the Social Meeting and Presentation to mark the Ministerial Jubilee of Rev David Keir, MA, Dennyloanhead UF Church, July July A Dennyloanhead United Free Church. Annual Report

14 A (1920s) {nd} Rustic Rhymes by David Keir. Proceeds to Dennyloanhead Church Building Fund A (1920s) {nd} Rustic Rhymes by David Keir. Proceeds to Dennyloanhead Church Building Fund A /11/19 "Retrospect " Lecture given to meeting of Church Guild held in Muirhead Memorial Hall A /11/20 "My Reminiscences" Lecture given to meeting of Church Guild held in Muirhead Memorial Hall A /10/21 "Then and w. Dennyloanhead, Bonnybridge, Haggs and the surrounding district - past and present" Lecture given to meeting of Church Guild held in Muirhead Memorial Hall A /10/22 "A Medley of Memories" Lecture given to meeting of Church Guild held in Muirhead Memorial Hall A Mar Mar 1914 Banknock Colliery Brass Band Sale of Work in Dennyloanhead Public School A /01 01/07/48 Smith & Wellstood Magazine A /02 01/10/48 Smith & Wellstood Magazine A /03 01/01/49 Smith & Wellstood Magazine A /04 01/03/49 Smith & Wellstood Magazine A / Advertising leaflet for Rayburn Open Fire A / Advertising leaflet for Rayburn room heater A / Advertising leaflet for Toreena approved fire A / Advertising leaflet for Leisure 60 cooker A / Advertising leaflet for Electric fire Main 701 A / Advertising leaflet for Main Vanguard electric fan heater A / Advertising leaflet "Live Modern with Main" for various domestic appliances A s Advertising leaflet "Clean Air and You" A Patternmaking. A short history, its development and future. Author : W B Heard, General Secretary of the United Patternmakers Association A The Principles of Ironfounding and Foundry Metallography. Authors : A Hummboldt Sexton and John S G Primrose A /01 11 Jun 1932 Invitation for Mrs George Proffit to the opening of Falkirk & District Infirmary A / s Newscutting with photograph of group of people at dance in Bonnybridge in aid of Falkirk & District Royal Infirmary A Unused diary produced by John G Stein & Co, containing technical details of bricks and their uses with other general data. A Receipted accounts of Daniel J Johnstone, house furnisher, Station Buildings, Glebe St, Falkirk with William

15 Proffit A / National identity card of William Proffit A / National identity card of Agnes Proffit, Gardenhead, Polmont A National Service (Armed Forces) Act, Certificate of registration for William Proffit A s-1960s National Health and Pension Insurance. Members Record Card A Member's share book for Falkirk & District United Co-op Society Ltd issued to Agnes Proffit A Bonnybridge Hockey Club fixtures list, A Jun 1953 Receipted invoices. Lane & Girvan Ltd, relating to sale of a Caledo stove and pipes A Registration books for various motorcycles and related photo and information A (1960s) {nd} Polmont Horticultural Society Annual Show. First Prize Certificate awarded to Joyce Proffit. A May 1948 Programme for Girls Life Brigade (1st Polmont Co) Country Dance A Annual report A (Early 20th Century) {nd} Trial of Thomas Anderson. Extracts from trial for murder of Jean Lindsay in June 1880, edited by William Gentles, former Inspector of Poor and Registrar, Slamannan. A s-1960s Vehicle Registration Cards for motor bikes and cars owned by William Proffitt. Includes some photographs of vehicles A Contribution card of William Proffit, member of the United Patternmakers Association A Contribution card of William Proffit, member of the United Patternmakers Association A Contribution card of William Proffit, member of the United Patternmakers Association A Contribution card of William Proffit, member of the United Patternmakers Association A Contribution card of William Proffit, member of the United Patternmakers Association A Contribution card of William Proffit, member of the United Patternmakers Association A Contribution card of William Proffit, member of the United Patternmakers Association A Contribution card of William Proffit, member of the United Patternmakers Association A Contribution card of William Proffit, member of the United Patternmakers Association

16 A Proceedings of conference between the United Patternmakers' Association and the Engineering and Allied Employers' National Federation A Correspondence and application for import licence relating to import of bees from France and the Netherlands. (Donor information - William Proffit kept bees on Callendar Estate) A Driving licence of William Proffit A Driving licence of William Proffit A Driving licence of William Proffit A Driving licence of Agnes Proffit A Bank book of Stein's Patternmakers' Holiday Fund (William Proffit, Secretary), account held in Falkirk & Counties Trustee Savings Bank Gerard Quail Collection Gerard Quail trained at the Glasgow College of Art, and has been a working potter. This led a significant interest in pottery history, and his publications include The Cumnock Pottery (1993). Reference Date Description A Photocopy of adverts for John Marshall & Co, Earthenware Manufacturers, Bo'ness Pottery A Typescript article The Borrowstounness Potters Wage Dispute by G.Quail A Typescript and ms biographical notes on Peter Gardner, potter, Dunmore. Includes extract of Kirk Session minutes, (SRO Ref: CH 2/683/2) A Photocopy of extract registered agreement between Thomas Cowan, proprietor of pottery in Borrowstounness and James Anderson potter [employment contract] A Feb 1797 Photocopy of petition to Court of Session of James Anderson, potter in Borrowstounness against Lord Craig's interlocutor on behalf of Thomas Cowan A Mar 1797 Photocopy of petition to Court of Session of Thomas Cowan, merchant in Borrowstounness against James Anderson, potter reclaiming against interlocutor of the Inner House A (19th Century) Photocopy of newscutting and typed notes relating to lease of pottery and dwelling house in Bo'ness following sequestration of James Cuming & Co A (Circa 1827) Photocopy of typescript notes and newscutting relating to sequestration of estates of James Cuming & Co A Photocopy of extracts from Court of Session valuation of stock utensils and materials at works [J.Cuming & Co] (SRO Ref:CS236/23/4) A Photocopy of typed and ms notes relating to accounts and photocopy of extracts from Court of Session showing debts due by James Cuming, (SRO Ref: CS 236/23/4)

17 A (Early 20th Century) Photocopy of p.64 of The Pottery Gazette and Glass Trade review with advert for Charles W. McNay & Sons Bridgeness Pottery, Bo'ness) A Dec 1904 Photocopy of pp of The Pottery Gazette with article on Charles W. McNay & Sons, Bridgeness Pottery, Bo'ness A Article Nineteenth Century Pottery and Porcelain in Canada by Elizabeth Collard A Letter, P.M.Cadell, National Library of Scotland to W. A. Cadell of Grange, relating to potteries in Bridgeness, with attached photocopied documents concerning title to land occupied by West Lothian Pottery Co Ltd A Typescript article on the West Lothian Pottery Co Ltd, by Gerard Quail (Duplicate of A044.08) A Typescript article on the West Lothian Lottery Co Ltd, by Gerard Quail (Duplicate of A044.05) A Jul 1978 Photocopy of article on the Borrowstounness potters wage dispute by Gerard Quail A Typescript article Bo'ness Industrial Co-operative Company Ltd, Grangepans by G. Quail for Scottish Society Newsletter, April 1979 Edith Reid Personal Papers Edith Reid came from Grangemouth and was on active service in the Second World War Reference Date Description A v 1947 Burgh of Grangemouth Certificate of Honour issued to Edith M Reid John Reid Personal Papers John Reid worked as an art teacher at Graeme High School and is an active local Falkirk historian and member of the Falkirk Local History Society. Reference Date Description A s Article "The Stent Masters of Falkirk", c A Photocopy of certificate The citizens of Bonnybridge and District welcome you home issued to John Reid (snr) Helen Rennie Personal Papers Helen Rennie was a Falkirk resident. This item was collected as an example of local First World War memorabilia. Reference Date Description A Christmas card. Celebrates end of First World War

18 Robb Family Papers The Robb family were Falkirk residents. These items were collected as examples of civil defence and national registration. Reference Date Description A (Circa 1946)- (1951) {nd} Women's Voluntary Service One in Five civil defence pack A National Registration Identity Card for Jean McC Robb A ; 1949 National Registration Identity Card of Alastair C.B. Robb A ? Women's Voluntary Service leaflet Survival with instructions on survival in event of a nuclear explosion A Membership certificate of Stirlingshire Division Civil Defence Corps for Mrs C.S. Robb N Roberton Personal Papers N Roberton was a resident of Falkirk. This item was collected as an example of rationing. Reference Date Description A Clothing ration book of N Roberton, 71 Dollar Ave, Falkirk Allan Robertson Collection Allan Robertson was a resident of Grangemouth. Reference Date Description A (1980s) Text of talk given to Women's Guild by Allan Robertson based on notes from the diary of P C Jimmie Valentine of Grangemouth A (1980s) Poem Grangemouth by Allan Robertson A (1980s) Copy of letter to the editor (Falkirk Herald?) relating to PC Jimmie Valentine of Grangemouth and biographical notes A v 1989 Photocopy of letter, Allan Robertson, Grangemouth to Grangemouth Library concerning personal memories of the Splash, Grangemouth Donald Robertson Collection Reference Date Description A299.01/01 (19th Century) Brown's Edition of Robertson's selection of sacred music A299.01/ Popular Scottish Songs A299.01/02 (1880s) Sacred Songs and Solos

19 Mrs Jessie N W Robertson Collection Jessie N W Robertson became a teacher in Maddiston School, Falkirk, after death of her husband, John Robertson, coal merchant, Maddiston. She retired to Leithholm, Scottish Borders, in early 1950s (?) A /01 A /02 (1940s)- (1940s)- School pupil's (?) project scrapbook on Falkirk history from 1707, The Social, Economic and Industrial History of Falkirk Contains postcards and illustrations from published books (Carron Co leaflets and other unknown sources) Envelope addressed to Robertson, Maddiston. Annotated Merry X from Evelyn. Contained scrapbook on Falkirk history project Robert Robertson Personal Papers Robert Robertson was a merchant seaman. A Jul 1939 Certificate of Discharge of a Seaman not discharged before a Superintendent of a Mercantile Marine Office, issued to Robert Robertson, Cabin Boy on the SS Carron A Sep 1939 Certificate of Discharge of a Seaman not discharged before a Superintendent of a Mercantile Marine Office, issued to Robert Robertson, Cabin Boy on the SS Carron David Ronald Personal Papers David Ronald was born in Falkirk in 1874 and died in He studied at the Royal Technical College, Glasgow and then became an apprentice at John Brown's, Clydebank and then returned to Falkirk as an apprentice civil engineer with Falkirk Town Council and Falkirk & Larbert Water Trust. He was appointed Falkirk Burgh Surveyor and Master of Works in 1898 and in 1900 was appointed Burgh Engineer. He also acted as Sanitary Inspector from 1898 to He moved to the Local Government Board for Scotland in 1913 and held various appointments in the civil service and later became a partner in a firm of consulting engineers A Tables for converting the weights and measures hitherto in use in Great Britain into those of the Imperial Standards established by the recent Act of Parliament also for converting the many rates of each weight and measure... by George Buchanan, Published by Daniel Lizars, Annotated To David Ronald Esq from M Paton 25 Jany 1905 A s Typescript memoirs of David Ronald, Falkirk Burgh Engineer Ross Family Papers The history of the owners of these items is unknown. The items were collected as examples of Victorian scrapbooks. A Circa A Jul 1882 Victorian Scrapbook. Includes pressed flowers, verse and Victorian scraps Victorian scrapbook, inscribed Alexander's Scrap Book, with kind love from Uncle Jamie, Dundee 23 July All to himself Contains Victorian Scraps.

20 Roy family papers William Roy was a timber merchant in Bo'ness. Mrs Margaret Roy or Marshall was possibly the sister of William Roy and was married to Captain James Marshall and they lived in Waggon Road, Bo ness. In 1838 Margaret Roy inherited the estate of her sister, Grace. Assuming his wife would outlive him Captain James Marshall entered into a post-nuptial contract with his wife where he waived his inheritance rights, which meant that on her death he did not automatically inherit her estate. James Roy, baker in Bo ness may have been the brother of William and Margaret. James Roy was married to Agnes Brown. James Jarvie was a shoremaster in Leith and William Roy is named as one of the Trustees of his estate. A Jun Mar 1853 Waste book of William Roy, Senior. Contains accounts with details of timber and other products supplied to named customers. Also includes note of bills and receipts A Confirmed Testament of James Roy, baker in Bo ness A Feb Dec 1856 A Feb Jun 1876 A Oct v 1854 Papers regarding the sale of the timber business of William Roy of Bo ness and other correspondence relating to claims on his estate. Papers relating to the estate of Mrs Margaret Roy or Marshall of Bo ness including inventories of effects, list of property and Case for the opinion of Counsel. Trust papers, including accounts, relating to the estate of James Jarvie, shoremaster in Leith. William Roy is one of the Trustees. Russell Family papers John Russell was a farmer in Slamannan, Falkirk, in the 18th century. He married Mary Speirs (See Speirs Family Papers) A Circa A Circa Photocopy of printed genealogy of the family of John Russell of Slamannan and Mary Speirs, his spouse. Photocopies of photographs of members of the Russell family Alexander Russell papers Alexander Russel was a school pupil in Camelon A May 1891 Camelon Public School certificate of merit awarded to Alexander Russell for 5th standard